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Caterpillar C27DR70 Generator Set

The Caterpillar C27DR70 is a 800 kW (1000 kVA) diesel standby generator set powered by a Caterpillar C27 TA engine. It is available at 480 V, 3-phase and 60 Hz. It holds about 68 L (71.9 US qt) of oil and 55 L (14.5 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 40 °C. The set measures 4141.6×1823.3×2210.5 mm (163.1×71.8×87.0 in).

800 kW
Standby
27.03 L
Displacement
68.0 L
Oil capacity
1
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Service parts for the C27DR70

Grouped by system, with how many of each the parts manual calls for.

Air intake

1 required
Equivalents: DONALDSON P532506, BALDWIN RS3511, NAPA 502012

Fuel system

1 required
3890433Fuel filter$34.97eBay
Equivalents: WIX 33685, DONALDSON P551316, BALDWIN BF7639

Oil system

1 required
Equivalents: BALDWIN B7299, NAPA 7792, CATERPILLAR 1R1808

Prices captured from merchant listings; some links are affiliate links. Confirm against your serial number before ordering.

Specifications

Fueldiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power800 kW
Standby kVA1000
EmissionsEPA Tier 2 emissions levels
ControllerEMCP 4
Oil capacity68 L (71.9 US qt)
Voltage options480 V
Phase3
Power factor0.8
Battery voltage24 V
Coolant capacity55.0 L
Max ambient40 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)4141×1823×2210 mm

Engine

Caterpillar C27 TA
Oil capacity68 L (71.9 US qt)
Coolant capacity55.0 L
Displacement27.03 L
AspirationTA
Rated speed1800 rpm

Filters for the Caterpillar C27 TA

6

Engine-mounted filters the filter manufacturers list for this engine family. These come from the engine, not from this generator set’s own parts list, so confirm against your serial number before ordering.

SystemFilterDescriptionCross-references
Oil filterP551808Lube Filter, Spin-On Full FlowCATERPILLAR 1R1808, CATERPILLAR 1R808, NAPA 7792, BALDWIN B7299 KuduParts $80.00
Oil filterP554005Lube Filter, Spin-On Full FlowCATERPILLAR 1R0716, CATERPILLAR 1W2660, NAPA 1792, BALDWIN BF46150-O FridayParts $41.73
Fuel filterP551316Fuel Filter, Spin-OnCATERPILLAR 1R0755, CATERPILLAR 3890433, NAPA 3685, BALDWIN BF7639 KuduParts $54.00 FridayParts $55.99
Fuel filterP551311Fuel Filter, Spin-On SecondaryCATERPILLAR 1R0749, CATERPILLAR 3089679, BALDWIN BF7587, TAMROCK 019854051 KuduParts $147.00 FridayParts $151.84

Listed for this engine in only one kind of machine, so they may depend on how the engine was installed:

SystemFilterDescriptionCross-references
Fuel / water separatorP551858Fuel Filter, Water Separator Spin-OnCATERPILLAR 1335673, CATERPILLAR 1700061, NAPA 3780, BALDWIN BF1265 FridayParts $39.00 KuduParts $48.00
Coolant filterP554685Coolant Filter, Spin-On Non-ChemicalCATERPILLAR 3I1300, CATERPILLAR 4059558, NAPA 4070, MTU 0002040791 buy

Maintenance & consumables

for the Caterpillar C27 TA
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter6125063650 hr Amazon eBay $100.00 PartsGeek $66.97
Fuel filter38904331250 hr Amazon eBay $34.97 FridayParts $71.99
Oil filter38904341250 hr Amazon eBay $82.42 PartsGeek $30.97 NAPA $45.70
Battery—3650 hr
Belt—1250 hr
Coolant160.0 L—
Oil68 L (71.9 US qt)—
Spark plug—1250 hr

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Caterpillar C27DR70?

The Caterpillar C27DR70 is rated 800 kW standby (1000.0 kVA).

What engine does the Caterpillar C27DR70 use?

The Caterpillar C27DR70 is powered by the Caterpillar C27 TA engine.

What kind of fuel does the Caterpillar C27DR70 run on?

The Caterpillar C27DR70 runs on diesel.

How much oil does the Caterpillar C27DR70 take?

The Caterpillar C27DR70 takes 68 L (71.9 US qt) of engine oil (Caterpillar C27 TA engine specification).

What is the cooling system capacity of the Caterpillar C27DR70?

The Caterpillar C27DR70 cooling system holds 55 liters (14.5 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What voltage does the Caterpillar C27DR70 produce?

The Caterpillar C27DR70 is offered in 480 V, 3-phase.

Which oil filter part number does the Caterpillar C27DR70 take?

The Caterpillar C27DR70 uses oil filter part number 3890434. Equivalents: BALDWIN B7299, NAPA 7792, CATERPILLAR 1R1808.

What fuel filter fits the Caterpillar C27DR70?

The Caterpillar C27DR70 uses fuel filter part number 3890433.

What air filter does the Caterpillar C27DR70 use?

The Caterpillar C27DR70 uses air filter part number 612506.

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
101564109Air ShutoffAir filter Amazon eBay
01908191OverspeedService part / kit Amazon eBay
101147116Engine Operation with Active Diagnostic CodesService part / kit Amazon eBay
101154196Engine Operation with Intermittent Diagnostic CodesService part / kit Amazon eBay
101233590Before Starting EngineService part / kit Amazon eBay
101446865Diagnostic LampService part / kit Amazon eBay
101646248After Starting EngineService part / kit Amazon eBay
102308903Starting with Jump Start CablesService part / kit Amazon eBay
102327037Starting the Engine (EMCP II and EMCP II+ (If Equipped))Service part / kit Amazon eBay
102512380Fault LoggingService part / kit Amazon eBay
301108737Cold Weather StartingService part / kit Amazon eBay
5N-4478Coupling plate assembly1Service part / kit eBay
5N-4479Shim 0.8 mm for coupling plate6Service part / kit eBay $32.86
5N-4685Varnished cambric tape 15000V1Service part / kit eBay $66.33
5N-4686Vinyl plastic electrical tape1Service part / kit eBay $21.75
9S-3263Thread lock1Service part / kit eBay $30.78
CR1-CR6Diodes in bridge rectifier circuit6Service part / kit Amazon eBay

Service, wear & replacement parts referenced for this model and its engine — confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Standby50%122.332.3
Standby75%171.745.4
Standby100%216.957.3

Source — consumption: Caterpillar-800-CAT-C27-Spec-Sheet.

Available documents

Spec sheet — Caterpillar-800-CAT-C27-Spec-Sheet (Caterpillar)

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Full service, cheapest listings

Priced items from this model's own parts manual.

Air filter 612506$66.97
Fuel filter 3890433$34.97
Oil filter 3890434$30.97
3 priced items$132.91
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